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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare and plan for pigging gas distribution pipeline
   • Distribution pipeline pigging operation is prepared and confirmed as per the work schedule(s), including drawings, plans, requirements and established procedures
   • Relevant requirements and established procedures for the work are communicated to all persons and identified for all work sites
   • OHS, environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures related to the launch and recovery of gas distribution pipeline PIG are obtained and confirmed for the purposes of the work performed and communicated
   • Work is prioritised and sequenced following consultation with others for completion within acceptable timeframes and in accordance with established procedures
   • Risk control measures for identified hazards are implemented, prioritised and monitored against the work schedule
   • Relevant work permits are obtained to access, isolate/de-energise systems and perform work according to requirements and established procedures
   • Resources including persons, equipment, tools and personal protective equipment required for the job are identified, scheduled and obtained and confirmed in working order
   • Relevant persons at worksite are confirmed to be current in First Aid and other related work procedures according to requirements
   • Liaison and communication with authorised persons, authorities, clients and land-owners is completed so work can be carried out where necessary
   • Site PIG and pipeline is prepared according to the work schedule and to minimise risk and damage to property, commerce and individuals in accordance with established procedures
   • Persons participating in the work, including plant operators and contractors are fully briefed and respective responsibilities confirmed where applicable in accordance with established procedures
   • Road signs, barriers and warning devices are positioned in accordance with requirements
2. Launch, and recover distribution pipeline PIG
   • OHS policies and procedures and safe work practices are followed to eliminate or minimise incidents and hazards
   • Lifting, climbing, working in confined spaces or aloft, and use of power tools, techniques and practices are safely followed and currency according to requirements confirmed
   • Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills are applied to the launch and recovery of a gas distribution pipeline PIG to ensure completion in an agreed timeframe and to quality standards with a minimum of waste according to requirements
   • Performing the launch and recovery of gas distribution pipeline PIG is carried out in accordance with the work schedule and to established procedures
   • Hazard warnings and safety signs are recognised and hazards and assessed OHS risks are reported to the authorised persons for directions according to established procedures
   • Data/results from distribution pipeline pigging operations is gathered/retrieved and analysed to determine internal pipeline conditions in accordance with requirements and established procedures
   • Tests and inspecting of the pipeline and pigging equipment is conducted in accordance with requirements and established procedures
   • Unplanned events in the launch and recovery of a gas distribution pipeline PIG is undertaken within the scope of established procedures
   • Known solutions to a variety of problems are applied using acquired Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills
   • Ongoing checks of work quality are undertaken in accordance with given instructions and established procedures
3. Re-establish distribution pipeline to operational conditions and notify of completion of work
   • Inspection of the received PIG is undertaken to determine the wear sustained to the PIG, material is checked against works schedule for conformance with requirements and anomalies reported in accordance with established procedures
   • Accidents and injuries are reported in accordance with requirements and established procedures where applicable
   • Waste materials are safely disposed of and the work site is rehabilitated, cleaned up and made safe in accordance with given instructions and established procedures
   • Tools, equipment and any surplus resources and materials are, where appropriate, cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with established procedures
   • Relevant work permit(s) are signed off and equipment is returned to service in accordance with requirements
   • Data is accurately recorded and work completion records, reports as modified drawings and documentation and information are finalised and processed and appropriate persons notified

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired of safe working practices for the launching and recovering of a pig in a gas distribution pipeline

All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies

KSGB	PIG launch and recovery
	G	Set up of pipeline for pigging Evidence shall show an understanding of the correct pipeline set up for the launching and recovery of a PIG indicated by the following pipeline is set up correctly according to requirements appropriate authorities and persons are identified and notified according requirements
	G	Assembly and use of pig Evidence shall show an understanding of how to assemble and launch and recover a PIG indicated by the following understanding the different types of PIGs available manufacturers operating instructions legislative requirements for using PIGs
	G	Select and use appropriate tools and equipment for pigging Evidence shall show an understanding of the requirements to select and use the appropriate tools and equipment for pigging indicated by the following testing and inspection methods and their appropriate applications appropriate use of test and inspection equipment

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide forms an integral part of this Competency Standard Unit and shall be used in conjunction with all components parts of this unit and performed in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package

Overview of Assessment
	Longitudinal competency development approaches to assessment such as Profiling require data to be reliably gathered in a form that can be consistently interpreted over time This approach is best utilised in Apprenticeship programs and reduces assessment intervention It is the Industrys preferred model for apprenticeships However where summative or final assessment is used it is to include the application of the competency in the normal work environment or at a minimum the application of the competency in a realistically simulated work environment It is recognised that in some circumstances assessment in part or full can occur outside the workplace However it must be in accord with Industry regulatory policy in this regard
	Methods chosen for a particular assessment will be influenced by various factors These include the extent of the assessment the most effective locations for the assessment activities to take place access to physical resources additional safety measures that may be required and the critical nature of the competencies being assessed
	The critical safety nature of working with electricity electrical equipment gas or any other hazardous substancematerial carries risk in deeming a person competent Hence sources of evidence need to be rich in nature so as to minimise error in judgment
	Activities associated with normal every day work have a bearing on the decision as to how much and how detailed the data gathered will contribute to its richness Some skills are more critical to safety and operational requirements while the same skills may be more or less frequently practiced These points are raised for the assessors to consider when choosing an assessment method and developing assessment instruments Sample assessment instruments are included for Assessors in the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package

Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
	Before the critical aspects of evidence are considered all prerequisites shall be met
	Evidence for competence in this unit shall be considered holistically Each element and associated Performance Criteria shall be demonstrated on at least two occasions in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines UEG Evidence shall also comprise
	A representative body of Performance Criteria demonstrated within the timeframes typically expected of the discipline work function and industrial environment In particular this shall incorporate evidence that shows a candidate is able to
	Implement Occupational Health and Safety workplace procedures and practices including the use of risk control measures as specified in the Performance Criteria and range
	Apply sustainable energy principles and practices as specified in the Performance Criteria and range
	Demonstrate an understanding of the essential knowledge and associated skills as described in this unit to such an extent that the learners performance outcome is reported in accordance with the preferred approach namely a percentile graded result where required by the regulated environment
	Demonstrate an appropriate level of employability skills
	Conduct work observing the relevant anti discrimination legislation regulations polices and workplace procedures
	Demonstrate performance across a representative range of contexts from the prescribed items below

		Range of toolsequipmentproceduresworkplace
		Group No	The minimum number of items on which skill is to be demonstrated	Item List
		A	All	Interpret technical drawings and symbols Ensure emergency response procedures in place Communicate with other authorities and stakeholders Communicate schedulescoordinate to persons Carry out job safety analysis Obtain work permit Use and interpret Dial Before You Dig report or its equivalent
		B	At least	Excavation Trenching Shoring Stitch bore Horizontal drilling Directional drilling
		C	At least	Nylon Polyamide pipeline laying techniques Nylon gluing Nylon Stop Off Connection to nylon PE Practical application of AS Installation and maintenance of plastic pipe systems
		D	At least	PE Pipeline laying techniques Large Diameter PE PE Electro Fusion PE Butt Fusion Saddle Fusion Socket Fusion PE Stop Off Compressor Couplings or Flanges Connection of PE to nylon Practical application of AS Installation and Maintenance of plastic pipe systems
		E	At least	UPVC pipeline laying techniques UPVC solvent cemented joints UPVC moulded joints UPVC Stop Off UPVC couplings and flanges Connection of UPVC to steel Practical application of AS Installation and Maintenance of plastic pipe systems
		F	At least	Steel pipeline coating repair Steel pipeline coating testing Jeeper Steel field joint coating
		G	At least	Connection of PE to steel mains Steel mains weldingrepair Sleeve application Clamp application Hot Tap and Stopple
		H	All	Isolate vent and purge gas pipeline systems Operation of gas detector Operate service locator Where relevant calculate nitrogen volume needed
		I	At least	High Pressure Stop Off Bagtube Squash Off Jacks Squash Off Pliers
		J	All	Prepare pig trap for launch Prepare trap for receiving Determine volume of water needed Install disc pig Carry out pigging operation Install foam pig Carry out pigging operation Pressure test pipeline
		K	At least one occasion	Deal with an unplanned event by drawing on essential knowledge and associated skills to provide appropriate solutions incorporated in the holistic assessment with the above listed items

Context of and specific resources for assessment
	This unit should be assessed as it relates to normal work practice using procedures information and resources typical of a workplace This should include
	OHS policy and work procedures and instructions
	Suitable work environment facilities equipment and materials to undertake actual work as prescribed by this Competency Standard Unit
	Appropriate environmental regulation and work practices
	Appropriate organisational requirements
	Appropriate work environment equipment and tools
	In addition to the resources listed above in Context of and specific resources for assessment evidence should show demonstrated competency in launching and recovering PIG in a gas distribution pipeline
	Assessment of this competency must also be undertaken in either an actual workplace or under a simulated work environment Assessment must also integrate the employability skills

Method of assessment
	This Competency Standard Unit shall be assessed by methods given in Volume Part Assessment Guidelines
	Note Competent performance with inherent safe working practices is expected in the Industry to which this Competency Standard Unit applies This requires that the specified Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills are assessed in a structured environment which is primarily intended for learningassessment and incorporates all necessary equipment and facilities for learners to develop and demonstrate the essential knowledge and associated skills described in this unit

Concurrent assessment and relationship with other units
	There are no recommended concurrent assessments with this unit however in some cases efficiencies may be gained in terms of learning and assessment effort being concurrently managed with allied Competency Standard Units where listed
	UEGNSGB UEGNSG102B	Carry out work activities in a utilities industry work environment
	UEENEEEA UEENEEE101A	Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations codes and practices in the workplace
	UEGNSGB UEGNSG104B	Comply with environmental policies and procedures policies and procedures
	UEGNSGB UEGNSG105B	Establish the work site
	BSBFLMB BSBFLM312B	Contribute to team effectiveness
	BSBFLMC BSBFLM303C	Contribute to effective workplace relationships

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Range Statement

10) This relates to the competency standard unit as a whole providing the range of contexts and conditions to which the Performance Criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance.

This Competency Standard Unit shall be demonstrated in relation to the launch and Recovery of PIGs in a gas distribution pipeline.

The following constants and variables included in the Element/Performance Criteria in this unit are fully described in the Definitions Section of this volume and form an integral part of the Range Statement of this unit:

Equipment (3)

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